Power to enter and search premises in order to arrest person

In force

(1)

This section applies if the sheriff suspects that a person named or described in a criminal warrant that authorises the arrest of that person is at particular premises.

(2)

In the execution of a warrant that authorises the arrest of the person, the sheriff may, in accordance with the relevant court and enforcement legislation—

(a)

break and enter the premises at which the person is suspected to be for the purpose of searching for that person; and

(b)

after entering those premises, search for that person in the premises for the purpose of arresting the person.

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18 Power to enter and search premises in order to arrest person